C2Adopt

04/13/2026

With the signing of HB 301 by Governor Spanberger today, Virginia becomes the 17th state to restore an adoptee's right to their original birth certificate. The new law will take effect on July 1, 2026!

https://virginiaadopteerights.org/governor-signs-hb-301-into-law/

04/09/2026

C2Adopt shares in the grief and loss of Sondra Draper - a long time child welfare advocate and social worker that spent some of her career with us - supporting children and youth in foster care find permanent families. We are extending all our care and comfort to her family during this time.

Sondra was born on June 1st, 1945 and passed away on April 3rd, 2026 at the age of 80

03/30/2026

April is almost here! Hope you can join us! Register for all at https://c2adopt.eventbrite.com

03/27/2026

Wrapping the week with another training! Jennifer Surratt presented “Ethics of Connection” at the NASW VA/DC conference this morning. We stay passionate about education to others about maintaining connections for our clients of ALL ages impacted by separation and loss!

03/20/2026

Get outside this weekend with your family and friends! Make intentional time to notice the signs of spring and experience together what it means to you to see new life after a season of dormancy.

03/18/2026

You haven't missed your chance to join Rebecca for "Adoption, Genealogy & Family History at Richmond Public Main Library! There is still a session on next Wednesday, March 25th at 6pm!

It's OPEN to ANYONE who is interested - regardless of any prior adoption experience or connection. No registration required!

03/18/2026

We know abt this leader!! Our recent Board Chair and we love that she was featured this way!!! Fonda Lang you impress us everyday.

03/17/2026

You're so lucky...
So often in kinship, foster care and adoption we say that to kids and parents meaning well. However, it doesn't always FEEL lucky and many times we overlook grief and loss in an effort to find the silver lining. "You're so lucky that you have this great family" - (overlooking the hard stuff that happened to get here and the loss of the good times that may have also happened that are now only memories). "You're so lucky that you were able to adopt this great kid" (overlooking the loss of their infertility).

What could we say instead that leaves room for the grief and the gain? "I'm so sorry that you had such a hard start in life. I'm glad that you have a mom that keeps you safe and reads you bedtime stories now." "I'm sorry that you didn't get to experience parenting through pregnancy. I am happy to see what an awesome mom you are and glad that could happen through adoption."

03/13/2026

C2Adopt will be closed Friday, March 13th in honor and memory of Clintonya Cooper. We will be re-opened for business on Monday March 16th.

03/07/2026

https://www.blileys.com/obituaries/Clintonya-Lee-Cooper?obId=47492985&fbclid=IwdGRjcAQZMvJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe4mXBDRvRSB3b4XzZQDUsfqn3drWWZzZlybj8Npb1THLcShGHpHawI41pU0M_aem_JJr2mbLBMaohnThppoTUzA

View Clintonya Lee Cooper's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/05/2026

The C2Adopt team is saddened to share the unexpected loss of Clintonya Cooper. We grieve with her family and cannot adequately express what a vast space is left empty in her passing. We thank everyone for your support and understanding as we learn to continue on in her absence.

02/27/2026

Today is a GREAT day for Adoptee Rights in Virginia. C2Adopt believes firmly in the right of every adopted adult to have access to their own information, including their original birth certificate. We have been happy to continue our education of legislators on the importance of adoptee rights. HB301 goes to full Senate for hearing next week and we hope that adopted persons will finally have the same rights as others in Virginia! Thanks to Delegate Katrina Callsen and the other co-patrons!